journey with more joy!
During a total solar eclipse, the first reemergence of sunlight is referred to as the diamond ring. It is more officially called third contact. It occurs to me now that, metaphysically speaking, this holds the greatest meaning of a solar eclipse. We all know that during an eclipse, something typically lit becomes darkened for a… Continue reading The Diamond Ring
Yesterday, after nearly 300 miles in the van, I arrived home. I was greeted with an apartment that no longer smelled like mine and sweet affection from my kitty girl. Five days earlier, five of us climbed into the van and headed north. We traveled nearly 500 miles that day. We were off to see… Continue reading A Grand American Experience
I used to think that circumstances meant everything. For example, if planning a vacation, I felt that I had to pick the right dates and location, and choose the best hotel and flights, to ensure a good time. When I encountered awesome weather on vacation, I felt lucky. When it rained, I felt defeated and… Continue reading Circumstances
What’s the difference between making it happen and allowing it to happen? Pragmatically speaking, making it happen is action based. Using your will and desire, you choose to do…possibly against all odds. Determination overcomes obstacles. In the end, you feel victorious or defeated…depending on the outcome. Yet even in victory, you might feel…empty. You might… Continue reading Allow
Valentine’s afternoon here in Austin was beautiful. The temperature was in that ideal range—mid to high 70s. Many on the boardwalk were walking for enjoyment rather than exercise. They were meandering, some holding hands, some simply enjoying the companionship of a friend or family member or their pet. It was an easy day to be in alignment… Continue reading Fulfillment of Desire
About nine years ago, I received a message from spirit. What I heard was something like this: “If you let go of everything you have, you will receive everything you want.” Every now and again, I recall that message. Often, I remember it when I am a bit frustrated. I yell back at it and… Continue reading Taxi!
For the past few days, I’ve been sitting with Thursday’s channeling (Standing Waves), which I posted on Friday. This whole time, spirit has been guiding me toward a deeper understanding. I am acutely aware that the conversation started right when I noticed the motorboat. I had been admiring the unusual glassiness of the water and… Continue reading A Turtle on the Lake.
When you look up at the sun today, keep in mind that Venus is hovering right next to it, though you cannot see her. At 2:21 pm CDT, she will make her closest pass as that is the moment of peak conjunction. The moon, also invisible at this time, hovers near by and is not… Continue reading 4400
[Updated July 2021. Essay on Tarot: 6 of Swords] Recently, I encountered an interpretation of the 6 of Swords as: "moving away from harm." I prefer to look at it as: "moving toward something better." In numerology, Six symbolizes harmony. In this case, the emphasis is on harmonizing...and specifically using movement to restore harmony. In… Continue reading For Good
Every so often, we get a fresh start in some area of life, like when we begin a new job or move into a new place. When we were in school, it came every year or semester. Now that we’re a bit older, fresh starts are harder to come by. They don’t happen automatically. Instead,… Continue reading A New Lease on Life
A Fool's Inclination 